The Great Backyard Bird Count
Birds Count, Really - They Do!
Wild Birds Unlimited is a
major sponsor of the Great Backyard Bird Count.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is for families,
schools, scouts, and you!
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society once again plan to take a snapshot of North American
bird populations during the Great Backyard Bird Count. You can help!
You can spend as much or as little time as you want, and you can count birds in your backyard, local
parks or other locations. You can make it a fun family outing or a school or scout project. Your
participation can help answer some questions, such as:
- Where are the birds distributed during this time of year?
- How has winter weather influenced bird populations compared to last year?
- How much snow is in your backyard and what impact does it have on bird populations?
It doesn't matter whether you identify and report the five species coming to your backyard feeder or the 75 species you see during a day's outing to a wildlife refuge or park. The data you collect will be
combined with information nationwide. This information will help define bird ranges, populations,
migration pathways and habitat needs, and ultimately help with bird conservation.
You can report your findings online at
www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ - be
sure to inquire at your local Wild
Birds Unlimited store for more information about the Great Backyard Bird
Count.
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